ATI LPN
ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of a child who has ADHD and is taking methylphenidate. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Completing homework indicates improved focus, a therapeutic effect of methylphenidate. Weight loss and increased intake are side effects, and reality grasp is unrelated.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is receiving a telephone prescription from a client's provider. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Spelling the medication, confirming read-back, and recording date/time ensure accuracy and safety. Withholding medication or delegating recording may delay care or introduce errors.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following an above-the-knee amputation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote progression toward independence and mobility for the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using the trapeze builds upper body strength, promoting independence. Prone positioning aids healing, loose dressings risk infection, and abduction is not standard.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in an acute care setting is assisting in collecting client information to include in a referral for a physical therapist. Which of the following information should the nurse plan to include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Physical assessment findings inform the therapist about the client's condition and needs. Family history, insurance claims, and prior medications are less relevant.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has pyelonephritis and is receiving gentamicin via IV infusion. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the treatment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gentamicin's ototoxicity can cause hearing loss, a serious adverse effect. Hypotension, constipation, and slurred speech are not typically linked.